Authorities warn of ongoing fraud schemes targeting taxpayers
The Ministry of Finance and the National Revenue Administration (KAS) have issued a public warning about ongoing fraud attempts involving impersonation of official institutions. Fraudsters are using emails, text messages, and fake websites to deceive taxpayers into revealing sensitive personal and financial information.
These fraudulent messages often relate to tax refunds, the need to update personal data, or alerts from government platforms such as the e-Tax Office, your e-PIT, e-TOLL, or the e-Financial Reports system. Victims are typically prompted to click on links or download attachments, which redirect them to counterfeit websites designed to look nearly identical to official government pages.
Once on these fake websites, users may be asked to provide confidential data such as PESEL numbers, bank account information, email credentials, or phone numbers. In some cases, the goal is to directly obtain funds through deceit. Małgorzata Krok, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Finance and Deputy Head of KAS, emphasized the heightened risk during the current tax return filing period and urged the public to remain vigilant.
The fraudulent websites are often difficult to distinguish from genuine ones. Common signs of deception include minor errors in the web address—such as commas replacing dots, typos, or added characters that can easily go unnoticed.
Authorities strongly advise the public not to share sensitive information via email, SMS, or phone if there is any doubt about the legitimacy of the communication. If a message or phone call raises concerns, individuals are encouraged to verify its authenticity by contacting the KAS hotline at 22 330 03 30.
Additionally, suspicious activity and potential cybersecurity incidents can be reported through the CERT platform.
With cybercrime increasing during the tax season, officials stress the importance of caution and encourage taxpayers to verify any communication that appears to come from government institutions.
